January 29, 2021

Anne Fox Community,
Thank you to all of our students who participated in the Airplane Challenge. It was a lot of fun seeing how creative and talented our students are! Please click here to view the padlet for yourself.
New this week…
Winter Conferences (February 11th + 12th)
We look forward to meeting with you on February 11th and 12th for winter virtual conferences. This process will look similar to how it did this past fall. Using the link below, please sign up for an available conference day/time to meet with your child’s classroom teacher.
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5866809/Fox-Fall-Parent-Conference-Registration-2020-2021
You will receive a confirmation email with the information of date and time. Also, please only sign up for your child’s homeroom teacher for the conference.
Your child’s teacher can help you if you have specific questions. If you need support with rescheduling or cancelling, please contact Mrs. Galer at 630-736-3500. Your child’s teacher will follow up with the Zoom link prior to your scheduled conference time.
The Reproductive Unit – Intermediate Students Only
Our fourth, fifth, and sixth grade families will be receiving a pre-recorded link to the Reproductive System webinar today, Friday, January 29th. This link will be available through Friday, February 5th for your viewing. This webinar will provide you information around the Reproductive System Unit that includes sexual education material. This webinar will be accompanied by a Frequently Asked Question page to support the materials our intermediate students will be receiving soon. If your child did not receive this unit last year due to the pandemic, an in depth review of last year’s information will also be provided.
The presentation to the class will be on the following dates per grade:
4th grade presentation February 25
5th grade presentation March 3
6th grade presentation March 18 and 19
If you have any questions, regarding the materials being presented you can contact Teresa Roy the school Nurse at 630-736-3551.
Unidad acerca del sistema reproductivo para estudiantes de nivel intermedio
Nuestras familias de cuarto, quinto y sexto grado recibirán un enlace pregrabado al seminario web sobre el sistema reproductivo el viernes 29 de enero. Este enlace estará disponible hasta el viernes 5 de febrero para que los padres lo vean. Este seminario web le proporcionará información sobre la Unidad del Sistema Reproductivo que incluye material de educación sexual. Este seminario web irá acompañado de una página de preguntas frecuentes para respaldar los materiales que nuestros estudiantes de nivel intermedios recibirán próximamente. Si su hijo no tomo esta unidad el año pasado debido a la pandemia, también se proporcionará un reposo profundo sobre la información del año pasado.
Scholarships
As part of its commitment to lifelong learning and community involvement, the Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs offers scholarships to graduating seniors who wish to further their education. Three types of scholarships are available.
- The Four-Year College/University Scholarship is available to graduating seniors with an unweighted GPA of 3.30 or higher; or a weighted GPA of 3.6. Six scholarships are available in the amount of $1,500 each. Click here to complete the Four-Year Scholarship Application.
- The Junior College/Trade School/Vocational School Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 is available to graduating seniors with an unweighted GPA of 2.85 or higher; or a weighted GPA of 2.9 or higher. This scholarship is only available to a student attending a Junior College/Trade School/Vocation School in the fall. If you decide to attend a 4-year college or university then you will forfeit the scholarship, and it will be given to the applicant with the next highest score. Click here to complete the Two-Year Scholarship Application.
- The Bonnie Greenberg Memorial Scholarship is available to a Graduating Senior with Special Education needs. A current IEP or 504 plan is a requirement for this scholarship. One Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 will be awarded. Click here to complete the Bonnie Greenberg Scholarship Application.
All scholarship applicants will be evaluated on academics, responses to essay questions, and extracurricular activities/ community involvement/leadership opportunities and a letter of support.
All applications are due by 3 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021. All candidates will be notified by April 15, 2021. Awards will be presented at the Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs Scholarship Virtual Recognition Meeting in May or June. All recipients will be requested to submit a video speech and attend the virtual meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Tunquist at [email protected] or 630-335-6855.
Friendly reminders…
Winter In-Person MAP Assessment
This winter we will test second through eighth grade students using the MAP assessment tool. The computer-based assessment will be administered to students in person based on the day/time assigned below because we know that the most reliable administration and data point comes when students are tested in person. The purpose of the assessment is to inform teachers of the immediate instructional needs of students. MAP results equip educators with key data to help personalize instruction and pinpoint individual student needs.
With the testing being in-person on assigned days/times it will be important for the school to partner with families to help this process be as successful as possible.
Important Details on the Winter MAP Assessment:
- Students will test in group sizes of 10 or less with a minimum of 6 feet of social distance.
- Masks will be required.
- Hybrid students will test on an in-person day.
- Parents or caregivers of remote only students will be responsible for transporting students to and from school on their testing day/time.
- Communication to remote students regarding the date and time of the assessment will be coming from the school and sent in the mail.
- Students will complete both the literacy and math MAP test on the same day.
- MAP testing does require great focus and stamina on the part of the students; therefore on the days your child is testing there will not be additional instruction.
Schedule Overview for MAP Testing
2.1.21 IC + 6th Grade
2.2.21 IC + 6th Grade
2.4.21 2nd Grade + 4th Grade
2.5.21 2nd Grade + 4th Grade
2.8.21 3rd Grade + 5th Grade
2.9.21 3rd Grade + 5th Grade
Evaluación MAP de invierno en persona
Este invierno examinaremos a los estudiantes de segundo a octavo grado utilizando la herramienta de evaluación MAP. La evaluación por computadora se administrará a los estudiantes en persona según el día / hora asignados. El propósito de la evaluación será informar a los maestros sobre las necesidades educativas inmediatas de los estudiantes. Sabemos que la administración y los datos más confiables se obtienen cuando los estudiantes son evaluados en persona. Los resultados de la prueba MAP equipan a los educadores con datos clave para ayudar a identificar las necesidades individuales de los estudiantes, con el propósito de proveer enseñanza individualizada.
Dado que las pruebas se realizan en persona en los días / horarios asignados, será importante que la escuela y las familias colaboren para ayudar a que este proceso sea lo más exitoso posible.
Detalles importantes sobre la evaluación de invierno MAP:
- Los estudiantes tomarán la prueba en grupos de 10 o menos con una distancia social mínima de 6 pies.
- Se requerirán mascarillas o cubreboca.
- Los estudiantes en el programa híbridos realizarán la prueba en uno de días asignados a clases presenciales
- Los padres o guardianes de estudiantes asignados únicamente a aprendizaje remoto serán responsables de transportar a los estudiantes hacia y desde la escuela el día / horario de la prueba.
- La comunicación para los estudiantes asignados únicamente a aprendizaje remoto con respecto a la fecha y hora de la evaluación será provista por correo por parte la escuela.
- Los estudiantes completarán evaluaciones de literatura y matemáticas el mismo día.
- Las pruebas MAP requieren un gran enfoque y resistencia por parte de los estudiantes, por lo tanto, los días que su hijo se esté evaluando no habrá enseñanza adicional.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con el maestro de su hijo para obtener más detalles.
Kindergarten Registration
District 54 will hold kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year by appointment only starting Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
Families must begin the process by completing an online registration (starting January 25th) prior to securing an appointment.
If you have a student currently enrolled in District 54, you can register your incoming kindergartener through your Parent Portal account. Families new to District 54 can register through the link on our website (http://sd54.org/registration).
Once your online registration is complete, you will be contacted to schedule your in person appointment to complete your student’s registration.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at (630) 736-3500.
El Distrito 54 llevará a cabo la inscripción de estudiantes entran al kínder para el año escolar 2021-22 únicamente con cita previa a partir del miércoles 3 de febrero de 2021.
Las familias deben comenzar el proceso completando una inscripción en línea (a partir del 25 de enero) antes de asegurar una cita.
Si tiene un estudiante actualmente inscrito en el Distrito 54, puede inscribir a su estudiante de kindergarten entrante a través de su cuenta del Portal para padres. Las familias que registran por primera vez en el Distrito 54 pueden registrarse a través del enlace en nuestro sitio web (http://sd54.org/registration).
Una vez que complete su inscripción en línea, nos pondremos en contacto con usted para programar una cita para completar la inscripción de su estudiante en persona.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame a nuestra oficina.
Important Dates to Remember
- February 1st – IC Hybrid Students Attend School M-F
- February 3rd – Hybrid Group A (additional day)
- February 10th – Hybrid Group B (additional day)
- February 11th – Half Day, Dismissal @ 11:40 AM – Conferences
- February 12th – No School – Conference
- February 15th – No School – Presidents Day
Sincerely,
Priscilla Buchanan and Julie Shapiro
January 22, 2021

Students have been earning Fox Bucks left + right this week for engaging in their school work!
Way to Go Anne Fox!
Anne Fox Community,
Thank you for all of your support with continuing hybrid learning this week. We are thrilled to see our students back in school. At the end of the newsletter there are a few reminders about arrival/dismissal. For our remote learners, please make sure you have confirmed your MAP testing date with our main office by the end of today.
Asynchronous Learning Day-Wednesday, January 27th – Miércoles 27 de enero
As we take off into a brand new year, we’d like to invite you all to join us on D54 Airways as we embark on yet another asynchronous day for our students! Come Fly With Us! We are excited to share The Great D54 Paper Airplane Challenge with all of you! Your boarding pass will allow you access on the morning of January 27th to the site and the activities created for our students. Our school will also have a padlet where students can share a picture, post or video of their work from the day. The interactive link for activities will be sent by your child’s teacher on the morning of Wednesday, January 27th.

¡Al inicial este nuevo año, nos gustaría invitarlos a todos a unirse a nosotros en una aventura llamada “D54 Airways” en la cual nos embarcaremos en otro día de actividades simultaneas en línea para nuestros estudiantes! ¡Ven a volar con nosotros! ¡Nos complace compartir el gran desafío del avión de papel D54 con todos ustedes! Su boleto de embarque le permitirá acceso el día 27 de enero al sitio web y a las actividades creadas para nuestros alumnos. Nuestra escuela también contará con un tablero Padlet donde los estudiantes podrán compartir una foto, publicar un comentario o un video acerca de sus trabajos ese día. El enlace interactivo para las actividades será enviado por el maestro de su hijo en la mañana del miércoles 27 de enero.
Upcoming Reproductive System Unit for Intermediate Students
Our fourth, fifth, and sixth grade families will be receiving a pre-recorded link to the Reproductive System webinar on Friday, January 29th. This link will be available through Friday, February 5th for your viewing. This webinar will provide you information around the Reproductive System Unit that includes sexual education material. This webinar will be accompanied by a Frequently Asked Question page to support the materials our intermediate students will be receiving soon. If your child did not receive this unit last year due to the pandemic, an in depth review of last year’s information will also be provided.
Unidad acerca del sistema reproductivo para estudiantes de nivel intermedio
Nuestras familias de cuarto, quinto y sexto grado recibirán un enlace pregrabado al seminario web sobre el sistema reproductivo el viernes 29 de enero. Este enlace estará disponible hasta el viernes 5 de febrero para que los padres lo vean. Este seminario web le proporcionará información sobre la Unidad del Sistema Reproductivo que incluye material de educación sexual. Este seminario web irá acompañado de una página de preguntas frecuentes para respaldar los materiales que nuestros estudiantes de nivel intermedios recibirán próximamente. Si su hijo no tomo esta unidad el año pasado debido a la pandemia, también se proporcionará un reposo profundo sobre la información del año pasado.
Winter In-Person MAP Assessment
This winter we will test second through eighth grade students using the MAP assessment tool. The computer-based assessment will be administered to students in person based on the day/time assigned below because we know that the most reliable administration and data point comes when students are tested in person. The purpose of the assessment is to inform teachers of the immediate instructional needs of students. MAP results equip educators with key data to help personalize instruction and pinpoint individual student needs.
With the testing being in-person on assigned days/times it will be important for the school to partner with families to help this process be as successful as possible.
Important Details on the Winter MAP Assessment:
- Students will test in group sizes of 10 or less with a minimum of 6 feet of social distance.
- Masks will be required.
- Hybrid students will test on an in-person day.
- Parents or caregivers of remote only students will be responsible for transporting students to and from school on their testing day/time.
- Communication to remote students regarding the date and time of the assessment will be coming from the school and sent in the mail.
- Students will complete both the literacy and math MAP test on the same day.
- MAP testing does require great focus and stamina on the part of the students; therefore on the days your child is testing there will not be additional instruction.
Schedule Overview for MAP Testing
2.1.21 IC + 6th Grade
2.2.21 IC + 6th Grade
2.4.21 2nd Grade + 4th Grade
2.5.21 2nd Grade + 4th Grade
2.8.21 3rd Grade + 5th Grade
2.9.21 3rd Grade + 5th Grade
We ask that remote families email [email protected] or call the main office at 630-736-3500, to confirm or decline testing by today, Friday, January 22, 2021.
Evaluación MAP de invierno en persona
Este invierno examinaremos a los estudiantes de segundo a octavo grado utilizando la herramienta de evaluación MAP. La evaluación por computadora se administrará a los estudiantes en persona según el día / hora asignados. El propósito de la evaluación será informar a los maestros sobre las necesidades educativas inmediatas de los estudiantes. Sabemos que la administración y los datos más confiables se obtienen cuando los estudiantes son evaluados en persona. Los resultados de la prueba MAP equipan a los educadores con datos clave para ayudar a identificar las necesidades individuales de los estudiantes, con el propósito de proveer enseñanza individualizada.
Dado que las pruebas se realizan en persona en los días / horarios asignados, será importante que la escuela y las familias colaboren para ayudar a que este proceso sea lo más exitoso posible.
Detalles importantes sobre la evaluación de invierno MAP:
- Los estudiantes tomarán la prueba en grupos de 10 o menos con una distancia social mínima de 6 pies.
- Se requerirán mascarillas o cubreboca.
- Los estudiantes en el programa híbridos realizarán la prueba en uno de días asignados a clases presenciales
- Los padres o guardianes de estudiantes asignados únicamente a aprendizaje remoto serán responsables de transportar a los estudiantes hacia y desde la escuela el día / horario de la prueba.
- La comunicación para los estudiantes asignados únicamente a aprendizaje remoto con respecto a la fecha y hora de la evaluación será provista por correo por parte la escuela.
- Los estudiantes completarán evaluaciones de literatura y matemáticas el mismo día.
- Las pruebas MAP requieren un gran enfoque y resistencia por parte de los estudiantes, por lo tanto, los días que su hijo se esté evaluando no habrá enseñanza adicional.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con el maestro de su hijo para obtener más detalles.
Kindergarten Registration
District 54 will hold kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year by appointment only starting Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
Families must begin the process by completing an online registration (starting January 25th) prior to securing an appointment.
If you have a student currently enrolled in District 54, you can register your incoming kindergartener through your Parent Portal account. Families new to District 54 can register through the link on our website (http://sd54.org/registration).
Once your online registration is complete, you will be contacted to schedule your in person appointment to complete your student’s registration.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at (630) 736-3500.
El Distrito 54 llevará a cabo la inscripción de estudiantes entran al kínder para el año escolar 2021-22 únicamente con cita previa a partir del miércoles 3 de febrero de 2021.
Las familias deben comenzar el proceso completando una inscripción en línea (a partir del 25 de enero) antes de asegurar una cita.
Si tiene un estudiante actualmente inscrito en el Distrito 54, puede inscribir a su estudiante de kindergarten entrante a través de su cuenta del Portal para padres. Las familias que registran por primera vez en el Distrito 54 pueden registrarse a través del enlace en nuestro sitio web (http://sd54.org/registration).
Una vez que complete su inscripción en línea, nos pondremos en contacto con usted para programar una cita para completar la inscripción de su estudiante en persona.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame a nuestra oficina.
Hybrid Reminders
How do I complete the health screener each day?
Each morning, the district will send an email to the primary email address on file with a daily health screener. It is mandatory that parents complete the screener by 8:00 am. The office will follow up with any family that does not complete the screener.
What if my child is not feeling well or doesn’t pass the self-screener?
Any individual who shows any signs or symptoms of illness must stay home. Anyone who begins to exhibit a fever or COVID-19 like symptoms while at school will be sent to the school nurse. Students will wait in the quarantine room until they can be picked up from school. Students in quarantine at home who feel well may transition to remote learning. Individuals may not return to school until they have met the criteria outlined in the District 54 Exclusion Chart.
What should I send my child with each day for in-person learning?
- A mask-Students must wear a mask on school property
- An additional clean mask in their backpack each day
- Orange lanyards
- Green Self Screener Card indicating your child is healthy to come to school (attached to backpack)
- Charged chromebook/ipad with charger cord
- Backpack with pencil case/supplies
- Headset/headphones
- Lunch/snack/full water bottle – Please be sure your child brings a lunch to school each day
- Outside gear as students will be going outside for recess
What will arrival look like?
To ensure the safety of all staff and students we ask that students arrive at school on time everyday @ 8:25 AM with all necessary supplies. Students will enter the side doors closest to their classroom.
- Door 2: Kindergarten
- Door 3: 1st grade and 2nd grade
- Door 6: 3rd and 6th grade
- Door 9: 4th and 5th grade
Drop and Go will be year round. This is a safe and systematic process for parents to drop children off during arrival time only. The main parking lot will be open for parents to drop-off students along the sidewalk in front of the school. Please see below for important safety details:
- Drop and Go begins at 8:25 AM and ends at 8:40 AM
- When entering the parking lot follow the one way signs ALWAYS
- Parents stay in car
- Students exit the passenger side of the car at the front door of the building (DO NOT exit the car until you are in front of the school. Teachers are available to assist students.
- Cars must exit parking lot immediately following the car in front of you (do not pass the car in front of you)
- Students walk directly to their side of the building and meet the teacher on duty.
- Please remember these guidelines are in place for the safety of all children.
- Please remember you cannot pass a bus with its stop sign out. This is very important!!!
Parking Lot Etiquette:
- Due to the limited number of parking spots for staff we encourage parents to refrain from parking in the lot during these times.
- To ensure our bus riders are safe, we ask that there are no moving cars in the parking lot when the lot is closed at dismissal.
- Fox staff will be enforcing these guidelines before and after school.
What happens if my child is tardy?
If students arrive after 8:40AM they are considered tardy and will need to enter the building at the main entrance where health screener verification and temperature check will occur.
What does dismissal look like?
Parking lot will be closed at dismissal time 2:55-3:10PM. A staggered dismissal has been established for a safe dismissal of all students.
- Bussers will be dismissed at 2:55 and will immediately board the bus.
- All other students will be at 3:00.
- Kinder, 1st and 2nd grade students will line up on the painted lines outside for dismissal and wait for their guardian.
Parents picking up their child on foot will utilize the sidewalks as it is unsafe for families to be walking through the parking lot. We ask that guardians wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Important Dates to Remember
- January 27th – Non Student Attendance Day (Asynchronous Learning Day)
- February 1st – IC Hybrid Students Attend School M-F
- February 11th – Half Day, Dismissal @ 11:40 AM – Conferences
- February 12th – No School – Conference
Sincerely,
Priscilla Buchanan and Julie Shapiro
January 15, 2021
Nothing better than connecting with both our hybrid and remote students.

Anne Fox Community,
We have had a wonderful week as we welcomed some of our students back into the building. We are looking forward to next week as even more students will be attending school in the hybrid model. Please read below to hear more about the hybrid learning model and MAP testing, which is on the horizon. Enjoy the long weekend.
Return to Hybrid In-Person Learning
On Tuesday, January 19th, general education students who had previously been enrolled in “hybrid in-person learning” will return to the building. Students will follow the same schedule they did prior to the adaptive pause.
Group A – Monday/Thursday
Group B – Tuesday/Friday
*All students are remote on Wednesdays
If your child is a part of the hybrid learning model please take a moment to review these important links so you and your child feel prepared with our procedures and protocols.
D54 Reopening Plan
Back to School Video
How do I complete the health screener each day?
Each morning, the district will send an email to the primary email address on file with a daily health screener. It is mandatory that parents complete the screener by 8:00 am. The office will follow up with any family that does not complete the screener.
What if my child is not feeling well or doesn’t pass the self-screener?
Any individual who shows any signs or symptoms of illness must stay home. Anyone who begins to exhibit a fever or COVID-19 like symptoms while at school will be sent to the school nurse. Students will wait in the quarantine room until they can be picked up from school. Students in quarantine at home who feel well may transition to remote learning. Individuals may not return to school until they have met the criteria outlined in the District 54 Exclusion Chart.
What should I send my child with each day for in-person learning?
- A mask-Students must wear a mask on school property
- An additional clean mask in their backpack each day
- Orange lanyards
- Green Self Screener Card indicating your child is healthy to come to school (attached to backpack)
- Charged chromebook/ipad with charger cord
- Backpack with pencil case/supplies
- Headset/headphones
- Lunch/snack/full water bottle – Please be sure your child brings a lunch to school each day
- Outside gear as students will be going outside for recess
What will arrival look like?
To ensure the safety of all staff and students we ask that students arrive at school on time everyday @ 8:25 AM with all necessary supplies. Students will enter the side doors closest to their classroom.
- Door 2: Kindergarten
- Door 3: 1st grade and 2nd grade
- Door 6: 3rd and 6th grade
- Door 9: 4th and 5th grade
Drop and Go will be year round. This is a safe and systematic process for parents to drop children off during arrival time only. The main parking lot will be open for parents to drop-off students along the sidewalk in front of the school. Please see below for important safety details:
- Drop and Go begins at 8:25 AM and ends at 8:40 AM
- When entering the parking lot follow the one way signs ALWAYS
- Parents stay in car
- Students exit the passenger side of the car at the front door of the building (DO NOT exit the car until you are in front of the school. Teachers are available to assist students.
- Cars must exit parking lot immediately following the car in front of you (do not pass the car in front of you)
- Students walk directly to their side of the building and meet the teacher on duty.
- Please remember these guidelines are in place for the safety of all children.
- Please remember you cannot pass a bus with its stop sign out. This is very important!!!
Parking Lot Etiquette:
- Due to the limited number of parking spots for staff we encourage parents to refrain from parking in the lot during these times.
- To ensure our bus riders are safe, we ask that there are no moving cars in the parking lot when the lot is closed at dismissal.
- Fox staff will be enforcing these guidelines before and after school.
What happens if my child is tardy?
If students arrive after 8:40AM they are considered tardy and will need to enter the building at the main entrance where health screener verification and temperature check will occur.
What does dismissal look like?
Parking lot will be closed at dismissal time 2:55-3:10PM. A staggered dismissal has been established for a safe dismissal of all students.
- Bussers will be dismissed at 2:55 and will immediately board the bus.
- All other students will be at 3:00.
- Kinder, 1st and 2nd grade students will line up on the painted lines outside for dismissal and wait for their guardian.
Parents picking up their child on foot will utilize the sidewalks as it is unsafe for families to be walking through the parking lot. We ask that guardians wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Winter In-Person MAP Assessment
This winter we will test second through eighth grade students using the MAP assessment tool. The computer-based assessment will be administered to students in person based on the day/time assigned below because we know that the most reliable administration and data point comes when students are tested in person. The purpose of the assessment is to inform teachers of the immediate instructional needs of students. MAP results equip educators with key data to help personalize instruction and pinpoint individual student needs.
With the testing being in-person on assigned days/times it will be important for the school to partner with families to help this process be as successful as possible.
Important Details on the Winter MAP Assessment:
- Students will test in group sizes of 10 or less with a minimum of 6 feet of social distance.
- Masks will be required.
- Hybrid students will test on an in-person day.
- Parents or caregivers of remote only students will be responsible for transporting students to and from school on their testing day/time.
- Communication to remote students regarding the date and time of the assessment will be coming from the school and sent in the mail.
- Students will complete both the literacy and math MAP test on the same day.
- MAP testing does require great focus and stamina on the part of the students; therefore on the days your child is testing there will not be additional instruction.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher for more details.
Evaluación MAP de invierno en persona
Este invierno examinaremos a los estudiantes de segundo a octavo grado utilizando la herramienta de evaluación MAP. La evaluación por computadora se administrará a los estudiantes en persona según el día / hora asignados. El propósito de la evaluación será informar a los maestros sobre las necesidades educativas inmediatas de los estudiantes. Sabemos que la administración y los datos más confiables se obtienen cuando los estudiantes son evaluados en persona. Los resultados de la prueba MAP equipan a los educadores con datos clave para ayudar a identificar las necesidades individuales de los estudiantes, con el propósito de proveer enseñanza individualizada.
Dado que las pruebas se realizan en persona en los días / horarios asignados, será importante que la escuela y las familias colaboren para ayudar a que este proceso sea lo más exitoso posible.
Detalles importantes sobre la evaluación de invierno MAP:
- Los estudiantes tomarán la prueba en grupos de 10 o menos con una distancia social mínima de 6 pies.
- Se requerirán mascarillas o cubreboca.
- Los estudiantes en el programa híbridos realizarán la prueba en uno de días asignados a clases presenciales
- Los padres o guardianes de estudiantes asignados únicamente a aprendizaje remoto serán responsables de transportar a los estudiantes hacia y desde la escuela el día / horario de la prueba.
- La comunicación para los estudiantes asignados únicamente a aprendizaje remoto con respecto a la fecha y hora de la evaluación será provista por correo por parte la escuela.
- Los estudiantes completarán evaluaciones de literatura y matemáticas el mismo día.
- Las pruebas MAP requieren un gran enfoque y resistencia por parte de los estudiantes, por lo tanto, los días que su hijo se esté evaluando no habrá enseñanza adicional.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con el maestro de su hijo para obtener más detalles.
Kindergarten Registration
District 54 will hold kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year by appointment only starting Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
Families must begin the process by completing an online registration (starting January 25th) prior to securing an appointment.
If you have a student currently enrolled in District 54, you can register your incoming kindergartener through your Parent Portal account. Families new to District 54 can register through the link on our website (http://sd54.org/registration).
Once your online registration is complete, you will be contacted to schedule your in person appointment to complete your student’s registration.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at (630) 736-3500.
El Distrito 54 llevará a cabo la inscripción de estudiantes entran al kínder para el año escolar 2021-22 únicamente con cita previa a partir del miércoles 3 de febrero de 2021.
Las familias deben comenzar el proceso completando una inscripción en línea (a partir del 25 de enero) antes de asegurar una cita.
Si tiene un estudiante actualmente inscrito en el Distrito 54, puede inscribir a su estudiante de kindergarten entrante a través de su cuenta del Portal para padres. Las familias que registran por primera vez en el Distrito 54 pueden registrarse a través del enlace en nuestro sitio web (http://sd54.org/registration).
Una vez que complete su inscripción en línea, nos pondremos en contacto con usted para programar una cita para completar la inscripción de su estudiante en persona.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame a nuestra oficina.
Important Dates
- January 18th – MLK – No School
- January 19th – Hybrid begins for Gen Ed students
Sincerely,
Priscilla Buchanan and Julie Shapiro
January 8, 2021
Anne Fox Community,
The Cool Tool for the month of January is Recharge and Reboot! This Cool Tool focuses on having our students start the school day with a positive mindset and a goal in mind for how they can be their best selves in the New Year. Students will be setting these new goals and striving to meet them each and every day! Today at the Fox Frenzy recognized students and specials of the month. CHECK IT OUT HERE
Return to Hybrid In-Person Learning
The week of January 11th, pending improvement in the health and operational metrics, all District 54 staff will return to working on-site (with exemptions for staff members with approved accommodations for health reasons).
Students in the instructional program will be starting the hybrid model as well.
Group A – Monday/Tuesday
Group B – Thursday/Friday
*All students are remote on Wednesdays
On Tuesday, January 19th, general education students who had previously been enrolled in “hybrid in-person learning” will return to the building. Students will follow the same schedule they did prior to the adaptive pause.
Group A – Monday/Thursday
Group B – Tuesday/Friday
*All students are remote on Wednesdays
More information specific has been sent out to our hybrid families with reminders about the self-screener, mask requirements, and other back-to-school notifications. District 54 has developed mitigation strategies in alignment with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois State Board of Education, and Cook County Department of Public Health. District 54 will continue to evaluate the public health data and best practices, with the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff as our top priority.
We ask that you continue to inform our office if your student and/or member of your household is testing for COVID or has tested positive for COVID. Thank you to everyone who is doing their part to support our students, staff, and families during this pandemic. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Student Attendance
Your child’s daily attendance in virtual learning is vital to their continued academic success. If your child is not able to attend classes, please continue to call the main office at 630-736-3500. Any student absences not reported will be marked as unexcused.
Travel Guidance
Please be aware that anyone traveling out of state/country is required to quarantine for 14 days following the return. If your hybrid student is unable to return to school due to quarantine, please let the main office know.
PTA Meeting
The January PTA meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 14th @ 4:00PM. Please join us via Zoom here.
The School District 54 Food Pantry at Keller
The D54 Food Pantry at Keller is open and ready to serve our District 54 families. Although you will not be able to come into the pantry due to COVID restrictions, you will be able to place an order online and pick up at the pantry site. Please click on this link to place your order online. If you have any questions, please call (847) 357-6500.

Text Messages for School Information
Occasionally, we will use text messaging to share important information with our families. If you would like to receive a text message from District 54, you can sign up by texting the word YES to the number 68453. You can opt out at any time by texting STOP to the same number. Make sure you are texting from a phone number that we have on file in District 54.
Important Dates
- January 11th – Hybrid begins for IC students + Staff return to the building
- January 14th – PTA Meeting at 4:00
- January 18th – MLK – No School
- January 19th – Hybrid begins for Gen Ed students
Have a wonderful weekend,
Priscilla Buchanan and Julie Shapiro
January 4, 2021
Good morning, Anne Fox Community,
Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful and restful break. Our staff is looking forward to connecting with your child(ren) this morning at 8:40AM. As a reminder, our district is still in the remote learning plan so students will be joining their teachers virtually. More information regarding the hybrid learning plan will be shared soon.
Let’s make it a great week!
Priscilla Buchanan and the Anne Fox Staff
Some friendly reminders…
Important Dates
- January 4th – School Resumes (Remote for all students)
- January 11th – Hybrid begins for IC students
- January 18th – MLK – No School
- January 19th – Hybrid begins for Gen Ed students
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The School District 54 Food Pantry at Keller
The D54 Food Pantry at Keller is open and ready to serve our District 54 families. Although you will not be able to come into the pantry due to COVID restrictions, you will be able to place an order online and pick up at the pantry site. Please click on this link to place your order online. If you have any questions, please call (847) 357-6500.
Text Messages for School Information
Occasionally, we will use text messaging to share important information with our families. If you would like to receive a text message from District 54, you can sign up by texting the word YES to the number 68453. You can opt out at any time by texting STOP to the same number. Make sure you are texting from a phone number that we have on file in District 54.
UPDATE: ACCESS Test for English Learners
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced on December 17th that the testing date for the ACCESS test for English Learners (ELLs) has been delayed. The federally required test, which measures the proficiency of English Learners in reading, writing, speaking and listening, was scheduled to begin in January. The delay allows districts to wait until March 15th, at the earliest, to begin administering the test. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.
New D54 Wellness Website
The year 2020 has been a difficult time for so many people. Throughout this year one thing that hasn’t changed is District 54’s commitment to the well-being of our community. This week we are launching a new online District 54 Wellness Space. This website includes videos, resources and links to valuable activities for students, for families and for staff. For example, the student pages include energizing videos and calming videos, read-alouds of books about feelings, and links to help children manage their emotions. The pages for adults include mental health webinars, COVID-related resources and links to support provided by District 54. We hope you will take the time to explore this self-care website and engage with the resources that best support your needs.